Good Will Hunting (1997)
📌 Available on Paramount+ and Netflix and Prime Video🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
A brilliant mind trapped by anger and fear refuses to become anything more than what his circumstances dictate. Good Will Hunting captures the raw intimacy of a psychologist's journey to reach a wounded genius, two broken men finding healing through the courage to be vulnerable with each other. In this 1997 drama, intellectual prowess becomes secondary to the deeper truth: that no equation can solve the human need to be seen, understood, and loved.
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Character-driven
88
Excellent match
EnergyMeasured and gradual
ToneLight and steady
ExperienceStraightforward viewing experience
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect a lighter watch that runs on dialogue, chemistry, and day-to-day situations more than escalation.
Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
127 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorGus Van Sant
WritingMatt DamonBen Affleck
CastMatt DamonRobin WilliamsBen AffleckStellan SkarsgårdMinnie Driver
ProductionJonathan GordonLawrence BenderSu ArmstrongHarvey Weinstein
MusicDoc KaneConcha SolanoMike Boudry
CinematographyJean-Yves EscoffierMalcolm NefskyTracy Shaw
Where to watch Good Will Hunting
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Now available through 11 official offers on 3 platforms
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✨Availability Snapshot11 offers
Good Will Hunting is currently listed across official watch options including Paramount+, Netflix and Prime Video.
Subscription access may be available through Paramount+ and Netflix, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 3.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
🏆Historic outlier22.6x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue became exceptional against a very small cost base
The return multiple is extremely high because the reported production budget is unusually small compared with the recorded box office revenue.
Quick pulse
Historic commercial outlier
💹 Return multiple: 22.6x📈 ROI: +2,159%🧾 Historic outlier
💰Budget
$10M10 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$225.9M225.9 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
🏆Commercial gap
+$215.9M+215.9 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
🏆Return multiple
22.6x22.6x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Relative map for a low-budget outlier
Relative scale — outlier figures
Budget: $10M • Revenue: $225.9M • Commercial gap: +$215.9M ROI +2,159%
This commercial analysis treats the title as an exceptional low-budget/high-return case, so the return multiple should be read as an outlier rather than a normal blockbuster comparison. — Return multiple is far above normal blockbuster ranges.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Note: this figure sits outside normal commercial ranges, so it is treated as an outlier rather than a standard comparison.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
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Cast & crew
Matt Damon
Will Hunting
Robin Williams
Sean Maguire
Ben Affleck
Chuckie Sullivan
Stellan Skarsgård
Gerald Lambeau
Minnie Driver
Skylar
Casey Affleck
Morgan O'Mally
Cole Hauser
Billy McBride
Vik Sahay
MIT Student
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John Mighton
Tom
Rachel Majorowski
Krystyn
Colleen McCauley
Cathy
Matt Mercier
Barbershop Quartet #1
Ralph St. George
Barbershop Quartet #2
Rob Lynds
Barbershop Quartet #3
Director: Gus Van Sant
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch Good Will Hunting?
The film is available on Netflix, Prime Video, and Paramount+ streaming platforms. You can choose any of these services to watch the film in high quality.
2Is Good Will Hunting suitable for children and families?
As a psychological drama dealing with deep and sensitive topics, the film is recommended for teenagers and adults rather than young children.
3How long is Good Will Hunting?
The film runs for 127 minutes (2 hours and 7 minutes), providing adequate time to develop the plot and characters in this drama.
4Who directed Good Will Hunting?
The film was directed by Gus Van Sant, a renowned American director known for deep and sensitive dramatic films.
5What is the plot of Good Will Hunting?
The film tells the story of a genius young man working as a low-wage janitor at MIT, while his mind solves complex equations that baffle university professors. It's a story about untapped talent and discovering it.
6Who are the stars of Good Will Hunting?
The film features Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, and Minnie Driver, who all delivered exceptional performances in this classic film.
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